Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

10/15/2026

What does life look like at BU Dental? We crunched some numbers! Want to learn more? Visit us at bu.edu/dental/admissions/

10/08/2026

We had the best time with everyone at Alumni Weekend and can’t believe 2 weeks have already passed 🥲. Check out our Flickr at the link in bio to relive all the fun!

10/02/2026

Boston University researchers John Samuelson, Ruslan Afasizhev, and Inna Afasizheva join major HHMI-funded research consortium that has generated the broadest look yet at the proteins that make up mitochondria, capturing the organelle’s diversity across multiple branches on the tree of complex life. Samuelson, Afasizhev, and Afasizheva are all faculty members in GSDM’s Department of Molecular & Cell Biology.

Survey of mitochondrial proteomes across eukaryotic taxa reveals clues to the organelle’s origins and functions, and suggests possible new opportunities for treating parasitic infections.

09/29/2026

In our latest “Tooth Talk,” we spoke with Mary Catherine Carroll DMD 27. She discussed all the opportunities Boston University has given her, including her involvement with the ADEA Student Leaders for Social Change program and SQuAD (Society for Qu**rs & Allies in Dentistry).

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/tooth-talk-mary-catherine-carroll-dmd-27

09/25/2026

It’s not too late to register to join us in Florida!

We will have a full day of CE courses taught by local BU alumni and external speakers to provide a valuable day of learning and the ability to earn CE credits from Boston University. We also invite you to join us for our first-ever Pizza & B**r Pairing at Gulf Stream Brewing on Thursday evening. Then, be sure to stick around for our Farewell Reception on Friday evening, hosted at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel's rooftop bar. Can't make it to everything? No problem! Just pick and register for what interest you.

"CE in the Sun:" Your Learning Adventure Awaits

Learn more: https://www.bu.edu/dental/ce/ce-in-the-sun/

09/23/2026

Hector Mendoza, school-based program manager, and Helen Butler, manager of clinical affairs, were awarded the 2025 Henry M. Goldman Award for Distinguished Service and the 2026 Kristen Donovan Award for Excellence in Service, respectively, during the school’s June faculty/staff meeting.

“This award reinforces the importance of the work that my team and I do every day throughout the greater Boston community,” Mendoza said about the Henry M. Goldman Award for Distinguished Service. “We often focus on the reports showing the thousands of patients we serve and the many services we provide, which are important measures of our impact. However, this recognition is also a reminder that some of the most meaningful outcomes are the individual lives we touch and the long-term difference we make for members of our community.”

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/june-2026-gsdm-staff-awards

09/17/2026

Ten DMD students collaborated with partner organizations in four countries to provide oral healthcare services in communities with significant barriers to dental care as part of the school's annual International Elective Externship program in 2026.
Participating students discussed key takeaways from their travels to Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras during an informational session to the GSDM community in May.
“It was so meaningful to witness how appreciative each patient was for any treatment we could provide given our limited resources,” Parmida Masoudi CAS 20 Wheelock 21 DMD 26 said about her experience in Honduras with the nonprofit organization Cape Cares. “What stood out even more was how much we were able to accomplish as a team—we saw more patients than anticipated, which made the experience feel very impactful and rewarding.”
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/international-elective-externship-trips-2026

09/14/2026

It is officially about to be Alumni weekend and it’s the last call to register!! We have many fun events planned, including the annual Friday night alumni reception and special Saturday night events for reunion classes.

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09/08/2026

The newest members of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine community—the Doctor of Dental Medicine Class of 2030 and the Doctor of Dental Medicine Advanced Standing Class of 2028—were officially welcomed to the school and the dental field on Friday, July 31, during the 2026 Professional Ceremony.
“Like zirconia being fired into a beautiful dental crown, your transformation into a dental professional is going to take time and heat,” said keynote speaker Ashley Ciapciak DMD 20, instructor of general dentistry. “Every dental student grows at different rates, so as you grow, please be sure not to accidentally compare your beginning to somebody else's middle. Every patient [and] every procedure has something to teach you if you're willing to learn.”
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/2026-gsdm-professional-ceremony